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posted Sep 27, 2023

Roadmap for a 21st Century Outdoor Workforce

by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable

Outdoor Workforce White Paper


posted Sep 27, 2023

Workforce Development and Career Exploration in Parks and Recreation

by National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

Workforce development and career exploration programs are critical contributors to the future success of parks and recreation.


posted Sep 27, 2023

Bob Walker: Career Pathways Profile

A career profile of Bob Walker, representing a typical career in the trails world.


posted Sep 26, 2023

Safe Routes to Parks

by National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

Adults living within a half mile of a park visit parks and exercise more often, but according to the 2014 State Indicator Report on Physical Activity, less than 38 percent of the U.S. population lives within a half mile of a park.


posted Sep 25, 2023

Robert Spurlock: Career Pathways Profile

A career profile of Robert Spurlock, representing a typical career in the trails world.


posted Sep 25, 2023

Mikaela Randolph: Career Pathways Profile

A career profile of Mikaela Randolph, representing a typical career in the trails world.


posted Sep 20, 2023

Jennifer Rigby: Career Pathways Profile

A career profile of Jennifer Ridby, representing a typical career in the trails world.


posted Sep 18, 2023

Guidelines for Managing and Restoring Natural Plant Communities along Trails and Waterways

by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

These guidelines are designed to assist resource managers in conducting management activities that enhance the quality of natural plant communities, wildlife habitat, regional landscape integrity and visual quality, particularly as related to planning, development, and maintenance of trails, water trails, and water access sites.


posted Sep 15, 2023

Razorback Greenway, Northwest Arkansas

The Razorback Greenway consists of 40 miles of shared-use paved trails connecting seven communities throughout the Northwest Arkansas region and providing access to world-class art museums, multiple downtown entertainment districts, parks, and classic Ozark Mountain scenery.


posted Sep 14, 2023

Beyond Greenways: The Next Step for City Trails and Walking Routes

by Jim Schmid

Jim Schmid reviews Robert Searns' new book "Beyond Greenways: The Next Step for City Trails and Walking Routes"


posted Sep 10, 2023

Why Trails Matter: Outdoor Learning

by American Trails Staff

Getting outside can help you learn, and trails play a critical role in accessing natural places and learning to love them.


posted Aug 31, 2023

International Trails Summit

Every two years American Trails sponsors the International Trails Summit (formerly Symposium) to bring together trail and greenway advocates, managers, planners, and users, as well as tourism and business interests.